Re: [Amc-list] seatbelt hell,er,help...

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Since the 64+ American body is essentially a shorter & narrower 63 Classic body, yes -- they will work great. I have a set of S-10 Blazer shoulder belts in my wagon. They mount essentially the same as those. Simply reverse the angle mount on the floor mount retractor so it bolts through the floor UNDER the retractor instead of beside it. Looks like the angle bracket will bolt off anyway. That puts the stress closer to the rocker. To make mine fit close to the inner rocker I trimmed the plastic cover on the outside of each cover. The bracket doesn't have to be reversed though. I'd just use a 4" or so square of 1/8" steel under the floor, tack welded at each corner (or riveted or screwed), with the main mount bolt through the center. It looks to me like the angle bracket will bolt off so it could be mounted to the floor then come up through the carpet. I bolted mine down on top of the carpet, but on the GM belt the plastic cover has an access hole for the mounting bolt, which i
 s to the rear and under the cover, and under the belt retractor. The top mount isn't a drop-down, but since mine's a four door I just drilled a hole directly through the B pillar, you only see the head of the bolt on the outside with a door open, and then it's only noticeable if looking for it (or after you notice the belts first). On a two door it would be hard to make an anchor point low in the B pillar, the drop-down top mount makes it easy to put the anchor in the lower edge of the roof rail. 

You might want to look at some of the installations at Juliano's (http://www.julianos.com/retract_3point.html). The belts on e-bay look to be the same except for the upper drop mount. They have several different installations illustrated in their "How To" section (http://www.julianos.com/retract_3point.html). Take a look at the 56 Ford wagon installation, that looks to have the best photos and such. With the upper drop mount it will be easier to mount the belts, as there should be access holes in the  upper door frame. Headliner will likely have to come out though. 
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Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:13:27 +0000 (UTC)
From: Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__2-New-Shoulder-Safety-Harness-Seat-Belts-Seatbelts-Gray_W0QQitemZ260331300937

Does anyone think I will be able to fit these seatbelts in the American?!
I like the drop arm at the top, but can't decide if that angle mount plate will work? 
I was thinking of placing the retractor on top of the inner rocker and cutting a slice in the bottom metal of the inner 1/4.

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